On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Goodyear negotiators presented to the Union’s bargaining team a new comprehensive set of proposals based closely upon the BFG/Michelin agreement. Highlights of Goodyear’s new proposal to the Steelworkers include:
Plant protection (similar to BFG/Michelin’s agreement) for all but two Goodyear master plants, including guarantees of no layoffs below a fixed number at protected facilities.
Wage Grades:
Pay increases for approximately 31 percent of the workforce (as of July 2009)
Pay protection for current workers through July 2009 unless they move to a lower job grade.
Continuation of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), distributed as a percentage based on pay rates
Establishment of a Support Unit (similar to BFG/Michelin and Bridgestone/Firestone agreements)
Revised piece work incentives (similar to BFG/Michelin)
An exit incentive for up to 10 percent of the active population (similar to BFG/Michelin)
Pension increases with length of service.
Life insurance improvements for active employees (similar to BFG/Michelin)
Plant investment guarantees (similar to BFG/Michelin)
A plan to protect competitive retiree medical benefits into the future.
Reduce vacations for new hires.
Active health care changes (similar to BFG/Michelin)
This site is designed to provide news and information about the labor negotiations between Goodyear and the United Steelworkers. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate as of the date posted. However, since negotiations are ongoing, ultimately the final terms of the ratified labor agreement and the official pay and benefit programs will control.
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